self induction with big baby

so im 36 weeks and i just found out my daughter is somewhere around 7 pounds, and is flipping herself into breech position regularly. im worried about her possibly getting too big to have naturally, and i do not want a c section. i kinda want to try self induction at 37 weeks, what are good ways to self induce? and befor you say sex, im a single mom to be, so i dont think getting a peice is possible lol. please and thanks.

As long as the cervix is ready, &quot;inducing&quot; cannot harm the baby. Sperm will soften the cervix (despite previous posts, it's been proven) and put you in labor IF your body is ready. Acupressure points when stimulated right can as well. There are a couple of herbs you can look up, but I don't suggest them. Exercise, not intensive or strenuous, but walking, squatting, etc. The food thing is a myth, but if you like spicy food you could use it as an excuse to eat it ;p Nipple stimulation releases oxytocin (the natural form of pitocin which is the hormone they give you to induce at hospitals). And visualization is also very powerful. You can look all of them up online for specifics on how to do them, but now you know what to look for via google :) Just an fyi, your baby's size is perfectly normal. Don't worry so much. Only try these if you're at LEAST past 38 weeks. If for no other reason than you don't want the baby born before it's lungs are developed. Good Luck.

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yeah you can't only drugs can.....7 pounds isn't big and they prob isn't much you can do about her flipping she's going to do whatever she wants to do, hopefully she more cooperative when after she's born but don't count on it.... :) good luck and hang in there I know plenty of people who loved their c section

i am going to be 36 weeks tomorrow and my doctor suggested to start using primrose oil every morning and night. my cervix is 50% effaced and im 2cm dilated. she said that should get things moving a bit faster too. and that now is the time to start using stuff like that cause it usually takes a few weeks for it to really start some things going. but if i dont have her by 39 weeks im trying the whole castor oil thing. a little nervous about it. idk what to eat it with. but at the rate that im going i dont think that i will be prego much longer. my first baby was 8.43 pounds. it was painful but i did it. and this one so far is about6 pounds she said. good luck.

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I've never heard of self induction. Doesn't really sound safe. And, 7 pounds isn't that big. I do understand your not wanting a C-Section. This baby will be my 2nd child (I'm 28 wks. pregnant) and I'm fearing a C-Section this time and don't even know why. Never had one with my daughter nor do I know of any reason why I'd need one with this one. I was told at my most recent ultra-sound that he was a lil bigger than the average baby and maybe that's why I've worried myself in to thinking I may need a C-Section. Anyway, like I mentioned never heard of self induction nor do I think it sounds safe. I've heard of sex like you mention but you said that isn't an option for you. Maybe masterbation? I've heard on an (sex) educational TV program a few years ago that a woman should avoid masterbation or sex late in the third trimester because if and when she has an orgasm, that can send her in to labor. Hope this suggestion helps.

Turning around is common at 36 weeks, some don't get into position until you go into labor. That part I wouldn't worry about, what I don't think everyone who had responded is reading correctly that they're saying she will be 7 lbs, but that she IS 7 lbs already. With an ounce a day, if you go to your due date, you are looking at 8 lb 12 oz. While some might pop that out no problem, every woman is different. I know you asked for labor induction tips and not our opinions, but I wouldn't go there until at least 38 weeks. That puts her just under 8 lbs and more likely to be in position. If you are measuring ahead, your dr. might even be agreable to inducing by then. Don't let fear put your baby at risk by it driving you to doing something unsafe. You would never forgive yourself if that goes wrong. I've had the same fear and I will be 38 weeks tomorrow and I'm measuring at 44 weeks. I plan to do alot of walking, get a pedicure and other non-invasive things to help nature along.

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I vaginally had a 10 lb 12 oz baby with no medication and he came out fine and now I'm pregnant with baby #2. I know that walking does really help. I had to walk to relieve pressure and as uncomfortable as it was it really helped me out a lot. I don't know that this will necessarily help induce but 7 lbs is an average size baby, I wouldn't worry. The doctors can also attempt to turn the baby before doing a c-section.

People are going to go crazy as soon as any 1 says self induction but eff* the negativity we all have our reasons why we do what we do... and at this stage your baby is fine .. so here it is these are the things i know help with induction but only if ur cervix has begun its preparation for labor! Castor Oil.. it may make u poop but def causes contractions.. walkin is very helpful especially up an incline or stairs... ALL NATURAL pineapple or pineapple juice can't remember the component in it that makes it work but it does.. a glass of red wine will relax your body i drank a glass with ma first pregnancy but i really don't suggest it as its ineffective and babys and alcohol for me just isn't right! like i said these all help if the cervix is already starting to do its thing... especially the castor oil .. i d k about spicy foods but i plan on starting a whole bunch of walking followed by a 2 teaspoon dose of castor oil as soon as i hit 37 weeks. good luck

thank you everyone who answered. i just ate like half a pineapple by my self (hello heartburn) climbed the stairs like 10 times and applied some evening primrose oil to my cervix. i have been having contractions all day by they feel a little more intense now. thanks again and wish me luck and good luck with your pregnancies and/ or families.

Only thing I can think that would help would be a lot of exercise. Try doing some soft stretches, and walk around, if only around your house or around the block. There aren't any ways you can really &quot;induce&quot; that would be safe to try by yourself besides exercise.

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